Nicholas Moody

A scientific researcher in biological chemistry interested in a leadership role. I have a strong background in biochemistry, specialising in enzymology, and molecular biology. I have a range of wet lab skills as well as leadership, analytical skills, problem solving, communication and leading a team. I am interested in developing an industrial career in a meaningful field.

Postdoctoral Fellow - University of Nottingham

(2022-07)

Characterisation of Non-Ribosomal Peptide Synthetase Like (NRPS-Like) enzymes from fungi. Determining the structure function relationship of organic compound producing enzymes, then using them produce drug like compounds that were shown to inhibit key enzymes in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Influenza.

Senior Scientist - Activatec Ltd

(2021-12 - 2022-07)

Leading a laboratory to develop biobased molecular ingredients from renewable sources. Training and mentoring junior employees, managing multiple projects, and producing reports for funding bodies. Responsibilities include research, laboratory management, team management and reporting findings to colleagues.

Scientist - Activatec Ltd

(2021-06 - 2021-11)

Leading a laboratory to develop biobased molecular ingredients from renewable sources. Improving purification techniques and analysing the results with a variety of techniques including HPLC. Applying laboratory results to scale up procedure.

Postdoctoral Associate - University of Nottingham

(2019-01 - 2021-06)

PROJECT: ImProVE, Innovative (pre)POmace Valorization procEss. DEFRA funded project to design a system to add value to food waste by sequential treatment with ionic liquids and enzymes.

Outreach Project Coordinator - University of Sheffield

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Devising and delivering interactive teaching sessions using props to engage with a younger audience used in Festival of the Mind, Sheffield Science and Engineering Festival, and Researchers Night as part of the University of Sheffield, and Science in Park at the University of Nottingham.
• Designing and implementing a quiz for a general audience and producing an art installation by collaborating with local artists as part of Festival of the Mind.

iGEM Advisor - University of Sheffield

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

• Building a team of undergraduate students for a project that was presented at MIT.
• Designing and implementing a molecular biological project for a real work application.

Outreach Project Coordinator - University of Nottingham

(2022-01)

• Devising and delivering interactive teaching sessions using props to engage with a younger audience used in Festival of the Mind, Sheffield Science and Engineering Festival, and Researchers Night as part of the University of Sheffield, and Science in Park at the University of Nottingham.
• Designing and implementing a quiz for a general audience and producing an art installation by collaborating with local artists as part of Festival of the Mind.

PhD - Chemistry - University of Sheffield (2014-01 - 2019-12)

MChem - Chemistry - University of York (2009-01 - 2013-12)

A levels - chemistry, mathematics, physics, art - Thomas Mills High School (2007-01 - 2009-12)

GCSEs - double science, maths, English literature, English language - Stradbroke High School (2001-01 - 2007-12)